Damien Shatford Joins Biscuit Filmworks for U.S. and U.K. Commercial Representation

Biscuit Filmworks today announced the addition of award-winning commercial director Damien Shatford to the company’s roster for U.S. and U.K. representation. With a reputation for finding simplicity and honesty in every story, Damien’s expert comedic timing and relatable characters have earned him global recognition.

“Damien has established himself as one of the most exciting directors in the world in the last few years. His comic timing and instincts towards storytelling and directing are second to none.” commented Rupert Reynolds-MacLean, managing director at Biscuit Filmworks U.K “His work always feels fresh while having a polished familiarity to it that I think clients and agencies in this part of the world will love. I can’t wait for us to start working together.”

“We love Damien’s distinct filmmaking voice and couldn’t be more excited to work with him at Biscuit,” added Shawn Lacy, co-founder, Biscuit Filmworks. “His ability to execute each project brilliantly, with such hilarious results, will serve him well in the U.S. market.”

Hailing from Christchurch, New Zealand, Damien dropped out of school early and started working in kitchens. While sweating his way from dish-boy to sous-chef he was making music videos for his band, which led to making music videos for other bands. And by the age of 20, he threw in the dishtowel to study film at The New Zealand Broadcasting School.

Damien’s recent spot for Macpac, “Weather Anything,” out of The Monkeys Melbourne featured actors hanging precariously from the side of a very real mountain. He masterfully subverted a cinematic trope with a deadpan Kiwi delivery and made one cliffhanger of an ad. Other notable client work includes Uber Eats, Toyota, TVNZ+, and Chorus.

His award-winning campaigns like the ridiculously funny R&B love ballad, "I'm Drinking It for You," for New Zealand brewer DB Export, and his zombie-romp for L&P soda, set to Sheryl Crow's "All I Wanna Do," showcase his eye for great casting. Damien has garnered many industry accolades, including Cannes Lions, D&AD Pencils, Clios, Webbys, and shots Awards.

“I love collaborating with clever humans. Whether it’s funny creatives trying to push boundaries, smart clients who give us their trust, or actors and crew that want to make their best work. I’m inspired by what’s possible when the right team has been assembled - much like the 1998 film, Armageddon,” said Damien. “I’ve been a Biscuit fanboy for over a decade. They’re very clever humans and I can’t wait to see what happens next!”

To view Damien’s reel, please visit here.